Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upward.
2. Perform fuel pressure bleed procedureService and Repair.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.





4. Remove coolant recovery bottle (1) Coolant Recovery Bottle - Removal.
5. Remove and reposition power steering reservoir (2).
6. Remove accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.





7. Remove power steering hose hold down (3).





8. Remove the three power steering pump mounting bolts (1) through the openings in the pulley (3) and reposition the pump.





9. Remove the cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Removal.
10. Remove ignition coils from the cylinder head cover.





11. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
12. Remove the frame cover portion of the right splash shield Splash Shield - Removal.
13. Set engine to TDC (1).





14. Remove lower A/C compressor bolts if equipped.
15. Remove lower A/C compressor mount (2) if equipped.





16. Remove accessory drive belt lower idler pulley (2).





17. Remove crankshaft damper (2) Vibration Damper - Removal.
18. Remove three bolts and water pump pulley (4) from water pump.
19. Remove lower bolt from right side engine mount bracket (1).





20. Remove timing chain cover lower bolts (1).
21. Lower vehicle.
22. Support engine with suitable jack.





23. Remove right engine mount bracket retaining bolts (4).
24. Remove retaining nuts (2) and reposition mount bracket (1).





25. Remove accessory drive upper idler pulley (1).





26. Remove right upper engine mount bracket (1).
27. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
28. Remove upper timing chain cover retaining bolts.





29. Remove timing chain cover using pry points (1,2,3).





30. Remove timing chain cover (1) out through the bottom of the vehicle.